The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia extends an invitation to qualified and experienced individuals for the position detailed below. The Government of Canada is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Selection will be based on merit.
We foster an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration thrive. Our missions abroad uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and discrimination while supporting employee growth and development.
Position: Senior International Assistance Officer
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent post-graduate level) in a relevant field from a recognized university
Language Proficiency:
- Advanced proficiency in English (spoken, written, comprehension)
- Advanced proficiency in spoken Amharic
Experience:
- Minimum of three years managing complex international assistance programs.
- Minimum of three years conducting or leading complex research and analysis related to international assistance initiatives.
- Experience in building and maintaining professional networks.
Reporting to the Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Canada, and working closely with the Ethiopia Bilateral Development team at the Embassy and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Ottawa, the Senior Development Officer will support all aspects of programming and project management. Responsibilities include identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of bilateral programs and projects in Ethiopia. The Officer may also contribute to Canadian multilateral, partnership, or humanitarian assistance efforts.
This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including government bodies, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other donors. The Officer will represent the Government of Canada at events, engage in policy dialogues, and maintain a network of contacts to support Canadian development programming. Additional duties may include providing support for official and/or high-level visits.
Salary: 1,725,526 ETB annually Location: Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia Closing Date: March 24, 2024, at 23:59 UTC/GMT +3:00
To Apply: Applications must be submitted using the “Apply online” function. Only submissions via VidCruiter will be considered, unless valid reasons for an alternative method are presented and accepted before the closing date. Avoid including personal information such as age, gender, marital status, etc., in your application. Please provide only relevant information as requested in the job posting.
Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or cover letter in English or French, which may serve as a secondary source to verify answers to screening questions.
For technical difficulties, applicants must report them to LES-E-Recruitment-BRLIN@international.gc.ca before the closing date to avoid rejection of the application.
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